Yes, very
Now I can eat two bites of a dessert and be satisfied. Rather than relying solely on diet, exercise and willpower to reduce weight, tirzepatide and other new drugs target the digestive and chemical pathways that underlie obesity, suppressing appetite and blunting cravings for food
If you experience any side effects, our team at Simply Direct Medicine is here to help you adjust your plan as needed
Optimise your nutrition and hydration: Ensure you are consuming adequate calories despite reduced appetite, as severe calorie restriction can lead to fatigue Eat small, frequent, nutrient-dense meals throughout the day rather than large portions Maintain good hydration, aiming for 68 glasses of water daily (follow your clinician's advice if you have been advised to restrict fluids) Include complex carbohydrates, lean proteins, and healthy fats to sustain energy levels Consider keeping a food diary to identify if tiredness correlates with inadequate nutritional intake Address gastrointestinal side effects: Since nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea are common with Rybelsus, these symptoms may indirectly contribute to fatigue by affecting your ability to eat properly or causing dehydration
Rizvi SM, Shakil S, Biswas D, et al
After reviewing thousands of pages of documents obtained through Freedom of Information requests, a British Medical Journal investigation unearthed unpublished data from animal and human studies that point to pathological changes in the pancreas, including attempts by drug companies to suppress scientific debate by withholding important safety data from the public